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FHX2300 23-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®
FHX2300 23-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor USERGUIDE ®
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Contents Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2 Connecting video inputs 2 Connecting audio input 3 Connecting the power 4 Connecting a security cable 4 Basic front view 5 Adjusting the angle 5 Starting the monitor 6 Using the OSD and menu buttons 6 Turning on the monitor 6 Adjusting monitor settings 6 Using the Menu ... Troubleshooting 11 No power 11 No picture 11 Display colors are wrong 11 Picture has shadows or "ghosts 12 Color is not uniform 12 Image is not sized or centered correctly 12 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too...
Contents Chapter 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor 1 Connecting the monitor 2 Connecting video inputs 2 Connecting audio input 3 Connecting the power 4 Connecting a security cable 4 Basic front view 5 Adjusting the angle 5 Starting the monitor 6 Using the OSD and menu buttons 6 Turning on the monitor 6 Adjusting monitor settings 6 Using the Menu ... Troubleshooting 11 No power 11 No picture 11 Display colors are wrong 11 Picture has shadows or "ghosts 12 Color is not uniform 12 Image is not sized or centered correctly 12 The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too...
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CHAPTER 1 Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the angle • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintenace • Troubleshooting • FAQs 1
CHAPTER 1 Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor • Connecting the monitor • Adjusting the angle • Starting the monitor • Adjusting monitor settings • Changing Windows screen settings • Power management • Maintenace • Troubleshooting • FAQs 1
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of the display. (option) 2 OR If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable to the video port on the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer. - Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the white connector under the back of your computer is turned off.
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the monitor Connecting video inputs To connect video sources to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the blue VGA video cable to the blue VGA video connector under the back of the display. (option) 2 OR If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a DVI video cable to the video port on the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer. - Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the white connector under the back of your computer is turned off.
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www.gateway.com - OR If your computer has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), connect a HDMI cable to the black connector under the back of the display. (option) Connecting audio input (option) To connect audio source to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the audio cable to the audio port on the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio connector under the back of your computer is turned off.
www.gateway.com - OR If your computer has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), connect a HDMI cable to the black connector under the back of the display. (option) Connecting audio input (option) To connect audio source to your monitor: 1 Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each. 2 Connect the audio cable to the audio port on the back of the display. 3 Ensure your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio connector under the back of your computer is turned off.
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...'s instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot at the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the power Connect the power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock. The power...
...'s instructions to connect it to the Kensington lock slot at the back of your monitor (cable lock not included). CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Connecting the power Connect the power: 1 Position your monitor so you can secure your monitor to your computer desk (or to another heavy object) with a cable lock. The power...
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...LED Power button Adjusting the angle Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is tilted upward. This angle creates the most desktop displays. These guidelines are sitting in special circumstances, such as for most consistent viewing distance when scanning from user The screen ...based on available scientific literature and published standards. www.gateway.com Basic front view Your monitor has menu buttons to ensure ease of the screen to the bottom. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in a comfortable working posture. You may ...
...LED Power button Adjusting the angle Ergonomic guidelines The recommended screen positioning is tilted upward. This angle creates the most desktop displays. These guidelines are sitting in special circumstances, such as for most consistent viewing distance when scanning from user The screen ...based on available scientific literature and published standards. www.gateway.com Basic front view Your monitor has menu buttons to ensure ease of the screen to the bottom. Screen height The recommended screen height for displays (except in a comfortable working posture. You may ...
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... return you do not see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to adjust the display image. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Starting the monitor Using the OSD and menu buttons This monitor features an onscreen display (OSD) and menu buttons that let you turn off , and adjust...
... return you do not see "Changing Windows screen settings" on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through Windows) to adjust the display image. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Starting the monitor Using the OSD and menu buttons This monitor features an onscreen display (OSD) and menu buttons that let you turn off , and adjust...
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... its optimum settings (VGA input only). Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Language-Changes the language of the monitor backlights. Resets all values to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically. You can also press...display image up . www.gateway.com Using the left and right. or the Right key to select a pre-defined Theme setting. • When you are used to select a setting in the darkest portion of light in menus. • You can also press the Auto button to readjust brightness after the monitor...
... its optimum settings (VGA input only). Clock-Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Language-Changes the language of the monitor backlights. Resets all values to configure the vertical and horizontal position automatically. You can also press...display image up . www.gateway.com Using the left and right. or the Right key to select a pre-defined Theme setting. • When you are used to select a setting in the darkest portion of light in menus. • You can also press the Auto button to readjust brightness after the monitor...
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CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you have played a game or ... "false" or "jumpy," especially after you prefer. 4 Click Apply. Screen resolution is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the color in...
CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Changing Windows screen settings Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you have played a game or ... "false" or "jumpy," especially after you prefer. 4 Click Apply. Screen resolution is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the color in...
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If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy." www.gateway.com Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. Mode Resolution (active dot) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 1 640x480 31.469 59.941 2 640x480 3 720x400 4 800x600 5 800x600 6 1024x768 35 ...
If you do not use the best mode for the monitor, the display image may look slightly "fuzzy." www.gateway.com Video modes Your monitor supports several video modes. Mode Resolution (active dot) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 1 640x480 31.469 59.941 2 640x480 3 720x400 4 800x600 5 800x600 6 1024x768 35 ...
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... Power Options. The more energy we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of time you money by the U.S. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Power management Energy declaration ENERGY STAR® Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save you want to wait for this setting, then click the... Caution Do not use a soft cloth slightly moistened with the ENERGY STAR mark. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer goes into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of direct sunlight. You will still show orange. Wipe the cabinet, screen, and...
... Power Options. The more energy we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of time you money by the U.S. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor Power management Energy declaration ENERGY STAR® Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save you want to wait for this setting, then click the... Caution Do not use a soft cloth slightly moistened with the ENERGY STAR mark. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer goes into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of direct sunlight. You will still show orange. Wipe the cabinet, screen, and...
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... be bent or pushed in. 11 If the monitor is functioning correctly, a "No Signal" message appears. Display colors are wrong • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Restart your computer with the monitor turned on. • Make sure that the ... • Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about connecting the power cord, see...
... be bent or pushed in. 11 If the monitor is functioning correctly, a "No Signal" message appears. Display colors are wrong • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. • Restart your computer with the monitor turned on. • Make sure that the ... • Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about connecting the power cord, see...
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... LCD screens. I have the monitor connected to my notebook's VGA port and I see "Adjusting monitor settings" on the number of the monitor and your computer. On Gateway notebooks, this monitor in extended desktop multi-monitor mode. Color is not uniform • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display ...might be bent or pushed in. • Make sure that your monitor connection is using the VGA cable that came with your monitor. The monitor has pixels that lets you toggle between your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is not sized...
... LCD screens. I have the monitor connected to my notebook's VGA port and I see "Adjusting monitor settings" on the number of the monitor and your computer. On Gateway notebooks, this monitor in extended desktop multi-monitor mode. Color is not uniform • Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display ...might be bent or pushed in. • Make sure that your monitor connection is using the VGA cable that came with your monitor. The monitor has pixels that lets you toggle between your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is not sized...
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...Gateway support Web site (support.gateway.com) for updated video drivers for your video card's support Web site for widescreen displays. When your display's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is increased (up -to-date video drivers. For information on adjusting settings in the Windows display...manufacturers are adding support for decryption. HDCP is constantly checked throughout the transmission. What happens if I connect the monitor to your computer. You can also consult the following Web site for updates. Newer games are : ATI®...
...Gateway support Web site (support.gateway.com) for updated video drivers for your video card's support Web site for widescreen displays. When your display's digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal, the signal is increased (up -to-date video drivers. For information on adjusting settings in the Windows display...manufacturers are adding support for decryption. HDCP is constantly checked throughout the transmission. What happens if I connect the monitor to your computer. You can also consult the following Web site for updates. Newer games are : ATI®...
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... the input was changed, the receiver lost the HDCP signal. Restart the HDCP-enabled DVD player to watch the DVD movie. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor For example, while watching a movie on a HDCP-enabled DVD player, you are unable to watch the movie. Restart the video source and re-plug... a DVI or HDMI connection, it is the cause if a movie starts and then slowly fades to the TV. However, you change the receiving device (DTV, monitor, or projector) input to watch broadcast TV, then change the input back to allow renegotiation.
... the input was changed, the receiver lost the HDCP signal. Restart the HDCP-enabled DVD player to watch the DVD movie. CHAPTER 1: Using Your Gateway Flat-Panel Monitor For example, while watching a movie on a HDCP-enabled DVD player, you are unable to watch the movie. Restart the video source and re-plug... a DVI or HDMI connection, it is the cause if a movie starts and then slowly fades to the TV. However, you change the receiving device (DTV, monitor, or projector) input to watch broadcast TV, then change the input back to allow renegotiation.
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...spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system. ■ Do not expose the monitor to turn back on whether the monitor is turned off, a small amount of information technology equipment. Call Gateway Customer Care for 24 hours. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem...cord to make sure that the safety instructions marked on the power cord or allow it is properly grounded when in use Gateway products in the monitor case are followed. Do not block or cover these instructions to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of this product near...
...spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system. ■ Do not expose the monitor to turn back on whether the monitor is turned off, a small amount of information technology equipment. Call Gateway Customer Care for 24 hours. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem...cord to make sure that the safety instructions marked on the power cord or allow it is properly grounded when in use Gateway products in the monitor case are followed. Do not block or cover these instructions to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of this product near...
